Fake estate sale | Texas woman's stolen Facebook account used to scam others out of hundreds of dollars https://t.co/KWFv8UKBog
The Facebook post in question said the victim's dad was moving into an aged care facility and she needed to sell his belongings from his home. It says, in part, “If you pay a deposit now, I won’t open talk with anyone else about it.” Read more: https://t.co/fT7WjENzla https://t.co/mlBTT2sjJx
Erin Jackson said someone stole her Facebook account and started a scam pretending to sell her father's belongings. https://t.co/2EaPlJG8J8

A Texas woman fell victim to a scam involving her stolen Facebook account, which was used to deceive others into purchasing her father's belongings. Erin Jackson reported that after her account was compromised, a scammer posed as her, claiming her father was moving into an aged care facility and needed to sell his items. The fraudulent post requested deposits from potential buyers, stating, 'If you pay a deposit now, I won’t open talk with anyone else about it.' This incident highlights the growing issue of online scams targeting individuals by exploiting their personal information and social media accounts.